The triple degree Master European Mining Course (EMC) covers every aspect of the life cycle of mineral resources. It is designed to provide a solid understanding of the global mining industry and takes a life-cycle approach by covering the entire mining value chain. The programme offers a state-of-the-art technical basis in resource modelling, mine design and economic evaluation. Technical knowledge is also supplemented with topics on business, economics, ethics and environmental engineering. The programme also covers a clearly defined and structured topic series on the management of health and safety and environmental impact of mining. EMC aims to train professionals of the future, who will be the decision makers and game-changers in mineral resources and associated engineering trades, delivering a strong vision of the future of the industry.

EMC supports the development of students into adaptive, innovative and entrepreneurially-oriented engineers that are capable of identifying the best approach to obtaining optimal value from mineral ore deposits.

Admission for the EMC Programme 2020-2022 opens on the 15th of October and closes on the 1st of April.

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Introduction to EMC

Semester 1

Aalto University

Fundamentals of minerals engineering and recycling (5 ECTS)*

Technical innovation project (10 ECTS)*

Economic geology and mineral economics (5 ECTS)*

Rock mechanics (5 ECTS)

Field experience and project in hard rock mining (5 ECTS)

*Component of the circular economy design forum

Start two year programme

Semester 2

RWTH Aachen University

Feasibility studies of mining projects (5 ECTS)

Reserve modelling and estimation (5 ECTS)

Mine design and simulation (5 ECTS)

Mine ventilation (5 ECTS)

Case study: mining projects (5 ECTS)

Mine Wastes (5 ECTS)

Semester 3

Delft University of Technology

Data analysis and resource modelling (5 ECTS)

Legal, health and safety (5 ECTS)

Financial engineering and investment scenarios (5 ECTS)

Project execution/mine start-up planning (10 ECTS)

Computer-aided mine design and optimisation (5 ECTS)

Semester 4

Thesis

Thesis carried out at one of the universities or at a company with support from EMC and EIT RawMaterials (30 ECTS)

Triple degree diplomas received

Aalto University

Aalto University is a multidisciplinary research institution created in 2010 from the merger of three leading universities in Finland (Helsinki University of Technology, Helsinki School of Economics and University of Art and Design Helsinki). The main campus of Aalto University is located in Otaniemi, Espoo, which is a neighboring city to the capital Helsinki.
At Aalto, there are about 20,000 degree-seeking students. The students are supported by approximately 5,000 staff members, of which 380 are professors.

RWTH Aachen University

Germany’s largest technical university and one of the most renowned in Europe. More than 510 professors and roughly 8,000 research and support staff are responsible for the education and research training of 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students, of which 6,400 are international students.

Teaching and research are characterised by an international, innovative and interdisciplinary approach, with close links to industry.

Delft University of Technology

With more than 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 4,500 employees, Delft University of Technology is one of the largest universities in The Netherlands. The university is internationally recognised for its cutting-edge research on technical subjects.

Delft annually awards degrees to hundreds of engineers and technologists who go on to excel in science and business. TU Delft graduates form an extended and trusted network of alumni contacts.

Scholarships

EIT Label Scholarships: Whether EMC students are eligible for the EIT RawMaterials scholarship is under negotiation and subject to change.

FEMP scholarship: Excellent non-EU students may be nominated for a (FEMP) scholarship of up to €9,000 in total. Amount awarded depends on the number of applicants, academic quality , the funds available and the personal circumstances of the student. Decisions on the scholarships are made after the application deadline of April 1st.

Fees

You will be enrolled at TU Delft for the entire two-year period and at a partner university of their track, according to the rules of that university. You will be registered during the period of your stay at all partner universities, the tuition fee therefore follows the proposed fees subject to formal advice by TU Delft’s Student Council and final approval by TU Delft’s Executive Board. For the academic year 2020-2021 this yields:

Students with EU/EFTA nationality: 2,143,‐ Euros/year
Students with non‐EU/EFTA nationality: 18,750 ‐ Euros/year
(There may be extra fees during your studies, such as social contributions or student union fees)

Student Testimonials

What our previous students have to say about their time on the EMC programme.

'The international environment improved my English a lot and I also gained a lot of confidence in the soft and mining related skills I learned during the EMC.'

Johannes Sieger - EMC 2016-2018

'The EMC has been an amazing journey, combining the best of three highly regarded European universities with an extensive exposure to the industry.'

Kaj van der Waal - EMC 2015-2017

' I found developing cooperation with students from a range of international backgrounds to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of the programme.'

Sjoerd Frantzen - EMC 2015-2017

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If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ page and don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our university representatives. They are here to help with all your questions and any further information on studying with the EMC Programme.